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Bar chart race of Nigeria, United States, China and 7 more, by Military Expenditure.
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Nigeria peaked at $4.44B in 2021 and stands at $2.10B in 2025.

Military Expenditure
2.10B USD
Military Expenditure (% of GDP)
1 %
Data starting from 1960 is available to Pro users
Nigeria military expenditure by year since 1960: total spending, share of GDP and of government spending, charted in full.

Military Expenditure Yearly

Military expenditure (current US$).

Military Expenditure (% of GDP) Yearly

Military expenditure as a share of GDP.

Armed Forces Personnel Yearly

Armed forces personnel, total.
Data Source: World Bank